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Environmental & gas operative

Norton Canes
Biffa
Environmental
Posted: 19 January
Offer description

Help us make a real difference as an Environmental & Gas Operative.

A quick look at the role.

To undertake environmental monitoring of various landfill sites, data interpretation and reporting in accordance with the site permit as well as gas field balancing, maintenance and gas compound management.

1. Monday to Friday working pattern, with on call rota of 1 day in 10
2. £30 on call allowance, plus time and a half overtime if called out
3. Covering the North Midlands area
4. 42 hours per week as standard, with regular overtime available
5. Autonomy to manage your own diary and workload with home working
6. Company 4x4 pick up provided, with personal use available

Your core responsibilities.

7. Undertake environmental monitoring, data interpretation and reporting in accordance with the site permit and Biffa instructions
8. Undertake gas field monitoring, balancing and maintenance
9. Manage the landfill gas compound to ensure that power generation is maximised
10. Undertake all duties in accordance with Health and Safety policies, guidance notes and training
11. Work closely with and collaborate with landfill operational colleagues
12. Supervise and manage contractors that work on specific areas relating to this role
13. Collect, understand, collate and prepare data (for generator and environmental performance) as required to monitor the overall business performance, identify areas for improvement and implement these in collaboration with Management.
14. Out of hours emergency assistance for gas generation issues
15. Carry out such reasonable tasks as might be required by the Company from time to time.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

16. Basic computer literacy.
17. Able to travel, may be asked to stay away from home on rare occasions.
18. Driving licence - Driving is a large part of the role, you will sometimes be required to drive to more than one site in a day.
19. Happy to lone work – Some of our closed sites are unattended.
20. Expected to work in all weathers – A large part of the role is working outside.

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

21. Competitive salary.
22. Company events.
23. Retail and leisure discounts.
24. IT equipment.
25. Full training / PPE provided.
26. Ongoing career development, training, education, and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
27. Company vehicle and fuel card.
28. On call out and standby payments.

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